Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Successfully completed academic course of study in line with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a PWP, e.g., Post Grad Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• PWP Accreditation with either BABCP or BPS
• Willingness to learn, adapt and evolve to meet service and organisational demands
• Completed or in the process of completing the IAPT supervision training.
• Experience of working in a supervisory role.
• Have significant post-qualification experience in offering and delivering the full range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral, record-keeping, and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
• Significant knowledge of IAPT compliant step 2 ways of working.
• Knowledge of outcome measures and their use for clinical and audit purposes.
• Have the ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and practice in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting the beliefs and cultural practices of individuals and groups.
• Confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience of routine outcome monitoring and audits, utilising them to improve practice
• Proficient ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and clinical record management systems (e.g. System One, IAPTUS)
• The ability to remain calm, positive and professional in challenging situations
• The ability to prioritise workloads and respond positively to unforeseen demands
• The ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, in an environment with differing priorities
• High levels of professionalism and positivity
• Willingness to utilise supervision effectively, using constructive feedback for growth and pro-actively seeking areas of improvement

I may also have:

• Experience of working with a criminal justice, or secure care environment
• Experience of managing staff and providing appropriate supervisions, appraisals and performance management processes
• Knowledge/Understanding of basic employment processes and Human Resource procedures

What I value and how I will behave

I can demonstrate and apply Rethink Mental Illness values of:

• Passion – We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
• Commitment – We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
• Openness – We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.
• Hope – We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness.
• Expertise – We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness.
• Understanding – People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation – our membership, our governance and our workforce.
• Equity – We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all.

I can apply and demonstrate RethinkCARES behaviours of:

• Connect – We work together, we celebrate together
• Accountable – We do what we say we will do

General Duties

• I will act in accordance with the provisions of Data Protection legislation (as amended).
• I will act in accordance with the relevant HMPPS policies, procedures and security restrictions
• I will ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies, relevant legislation, codes of practice or contractual obligations.
• I will comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• I will act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
• I will participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training.
• I will work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
• The list of duties is not exhaustive; the line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.